What is Burger Alley Chicago's health inspection score?

Burger Alley Chicago has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Burger Alley Chicago last inspected?

Burger Alley Chicago was last inspected on August 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Burger Alley Chicago have?

Burger Alley Chicago has 19 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Burger Alley Chicago safe to eat at?

Burger Alley Chicago has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Burger Alley Chicago serve?

Burger Alley Chicago serves Burger cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Burger Alley Chicago

Name: Burger Alley Chicago
Address: 829 S WABASH AVE, Chicago, 60605
Rating: 73

829 S WABASH AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

Burger•South Loop

Ranked #209 of 291 in South LoopBetter than 100% of burger restaurants

Stable

3 inspections

Last: Aug 5, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.3

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-43

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 57/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (73/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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829 S WABASH AVE, Chicago, IL 60605

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Feb

May 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Aug

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Complaint2 Canvass

Aug 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

59/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS.(HANDLES BURGERS,CHICKEN,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND BULK FOOD WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR,SUGAR,SPICES,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND SMALL LEAK AT HAND SINK AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.MUST REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT KITCHEN AREAS.(2 DISCONNECTED COOKING OVENS AND STOVE)MUST REMOVE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−31 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Clutter and unnecessary items noted in kitchen, instructed to remove and maintain.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High2 Med6 Basic

12 total3 risk factors

23/100inspection score

−62 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED FOR ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, SLICED TOMATOES) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY IN PLAIN SIGHT TO THE PUBLIC. EMPLOYEE POSTED THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-301.14 OBSERVED AN STOVE/OVEN BEING USED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO BAKE COOKIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY VENT ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−62 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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